Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions; 1/3 cup New Mexico chili powder; Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 8 thin-cut boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total), trimmed; Vegetable oil, for brushing; Spanish rice, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 large onions
1/3 cup New Mexico chili powder
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cloves garlic, smashed
8 thin-cut boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total), trimmed
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Spanish rice, for serving (optional)

1
Roughly chop 1/2 onion and place in a blender with the chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the oregano, cumin, cloves and garlic.
2
Puree, adding about 1/3 cup water to make a thick paste.
3
Slice the remaining 1 1/2 onions into thin rings and place in a bowl with the chili puree and pork; toss to coat.
4
Lightly brush a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan with vegetable oil and place over high heat until almost smoking.
5
Place 4 pork chops in the skillet and surround with half of the onions.
6
Cook until the pork starts to blacken on the outside and is cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
7
Repeat with the remaining pork chops and onions.
8
Serve with rice, if desired.
9
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, 1/3 cup New Mexico chili powder, Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops

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